Founder’s Day: Is Nkrumah’s glory fading? – Nkrumah’s iconic fountain at Circle runs dry
“The Black man is capable of managing his own affairs.” Those words by Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, became a defining statement of Ghana’s independence and African self-determination.
Founded by Ghana's first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Nkrumah Circle in Accra was once a symbol of the country's independence and African self-determination. Its centerpiece, a fountain, once added splendor to the interchange. However, over seven decades later, the monument's glory appears to be fading. The fountain, which once flowed with water and was adorned with pristine blue-and-white tiles, now stands dry and neglected.
The tiles are broken, the lights appear to be out, and debris has replaced the once neat surroundings. Despite the statue of Dr Nkrumah remaining standing tall at the center, the once vibrant facility now presents a stark contrast to its former self. Desmond, an administrator who visited the interchange in its early years, expressed disappointment in the current state.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining the monument to honor the memory of Ghana's founder, the country's first president.
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